New LIFE for the built environment in the EU
The LIFE Programme has allocated over EUR 380 million to 133 new green projects across Europe, many of which focus on making the building sector sustainable and inclusive. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these initiatives.
LIFE23-CET-EPREL Services Project
Tools and services supporting effective exploitation of EPREL.
Energy trends in Polish hospitals
This study analyses energy consumption trends in Polish hospitals from 2010 to 2019, revealing that larger hospitals are more energy efficient and identifying key factors influencing energy use, aiming to guide policymakers and administrators in enhancing sustainability in healthcare facilities.
Apply to the new mentoring program to boost energy efficiency in regional planning
Regio1st is starting a mentoring program on incorporating Energy Efficiency First principles into regional and local plans. Register now!
Local Solutions, Global Impact: The Role of Small and Medium Cities in Accelerating Climate Action
The event will bring experiences from the cities of Chefchaouen (Morocco), Växjö (Sweden), Lusaka (Zambia) and Mechelen (Belgium) to showcase how small and medium size cities can make a difference, what actions can be successfully upscaled but also what challenges they face and what support they need in their climate journey to advance at the same speed as the bigger cities.
Ancient cooling methods for today's climate challenges
As global temperatures rise, developers are reviving ancient, energy-efficient cooling methods like green roofs and solar chimneys, which reduce cooling costs and carbon emissions from modern air conditioning systems.
European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 are open for submissions! This is your chance to showcase your outstanding contributions to cultural heritage and compete for Europe’s most prestigious awards in this field.
Let’s boost the Clean Energy Transition with energy efficiency
Don’t miss the Regio1st/Plan4CET online roundtable on good planning practices to boost the Clean Energy Transition with the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle.
Prioritising existing buildings for people and climate
This paper identifies sufficiency measures that reduce the need for unnecessary new construction by maximising the use of existing buildings.
LIFE23-CET-Re-Energize Project
The project aims to revitalise the workforce in the heat pump sector through detailed assessment and strategic action planning.